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China's Two-Lane-Wide "Straddling Bus" Carries Passengers Overhead, Lets Traffic Pass• Clay Dillow via PopSci
Sound like one of those cool-but-too-crazy-to-work kind of transit schemes? Beijing has already mapped out 116 miles of its Mentougou District as a test bed for the 3D Fast Bus. Construction to install the proper infrastructure should begin by year's end.
The presentation below isn't in English, but a translation is available via the source link below.
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Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein reportedly told the cast and crew of Finding Neverland in April the Broadway show's failure to garner a single Tony Award nomination was personal. Sunday, Seinfeld creator Larry David joked it was because he is Jewish.
Former Seinfeld cast member Jason Alexander joined David, whose Broadway act Fish in the Dark was also snubbed from awards consideration, on stage during Sunday's 69th annual Tony Awards ceremony.
While presenting the best musical award to Fun Home, according to the Hollywood Reporter, the pair told jokes at the expense of David's comedy production, which has received mixed reviews.
"The true measure of a man is not to be nominated and still show up to read a list of names of those who are nominated," David joked. "That's a big man;. That's a big, big man."
Alexander shot back, "You say 'big man'; others might say 'loser.'"
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"If by 'loser,' you're referring to a man who's greeted eight times a week by 1,000 people that stand as one, applauding until their hands are raw, cheering until their voices are spent, whispering, 'He's so much better looking in person,' and laughing until their faces are contorted in an anguished mask, that can best be described as a sort of Bell's palsy."
The showrunner then added: "People who, if it were up to them, would put aside the obvious anti-Semitism — yeah, that's right, yeah, I said it; I said it — the anti-Semitism that denies a nomination to a Larry David or a Harvey Weinstein. Then, yes, I am a loser."
Weinstein laughed from the audience at the remark.
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The Miramax founder reportedly comforted the cast crew of his Broadway adaptation Finding Neverland in April after the show was snubbed, presenting them with a cake decorated with the words, "We nominate you the best cast on Broadway."
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Plaxy first sat on a Shetland pony around the age of three, and decided there and then that horses would be a major feature in her life (not always an easy feat growing up in North London).
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Appointment Announced
The Rt. Rev. Dr. John E. Upham announces the appointment of The Rev. Canon Ben E. Jones (firstname.lastname@example.com) as Acting Registrar for St. Joseph's Anglican Theological College.
St. Joseph's Seminary Residential Summer Session
St. Joseph's Seminary Residential Summer Session 2018 will be held July 16-27 in Berkeley, CA. More information to come.
2018 Spring Retreat
Register now for the Lenten Retreat, March 16-18, 2018, to be held at the Vallombrosa Center, Menlo Park, CA, directed by the Rev. Canon Steven Dart, with Seven Meditations on the Saints. Download the retreat flyer here.
2017 Summer Seminary Session
St. Joseph of Arimathea Anglican Theological College will again be hosting an intensive Summer Seminary Session at Berkeley, CA, from Monday, July 17th – Friday, July 28th, 2017. Download the 2017 Summer Seminary Session flyer here.
Seminary Online Classes for Spring 2017
St. Joseph of Arimathea, the Seminary of the Anglican Province of Christ the King, is again offering online Seminary courses this spring. Download the Spring 2017 Online Courses here.
California Priest Appointed as Provincial Chancellor, December 9, 2016
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Seminary Online Classes for Fall 2016
St. Joseph of Arimathea, the Seminary of the Anglican Province of Christ the King, is again offering online Seminary courses this fall. Download the Fall 2016 Online Courses here.
Synod Address by the Rt. Rev. Donald M. Ashman, Bishop Ordinary, April 22, 2016
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DWS Synod News Report by Monty Stanford
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Watch Video: Archbishop Robert Sherwood Morse, 1924-2015, Founder of the Anglican Province of Christ the King, In Memoriam.
Archbishop Robert Sherwood Morse, 1924-2015
Archbishop Robert S. Morse Has Gone to be with his Lord
It is my sad duty to inform you that at early this morning, the Most Reverend Robert Sherwood Morse departed this life to be with our Lord. Archbishop Morse was an incredible leader, strong defender of the Faith, and a wonderful counsellor and friend to many of us. He continued working for the good of the Church until mere weeks before being stricken with his final illness. His death leaves a hole in our hearts that can only be filled by the Holy Spirit. A funeral mass is to be offered at ten o'clock in the morning on Saturday, June 6, 2015 in the Pro-Cathedral of St Peter, 6013 Lawton Avenue, Oakland, California. APCK clergy attending should be vested in cassock, surplice and violet stole. As many of you will be unable to attend this funeral mass, I expect that each parish and mission of the province will offer a requiem mass for the repose of the soul of Archbishop Morse as soon as convenient. We will honor our first archbishop by continuing that work for which he dedicated his life. He assured me that he will be praying for us from his heavenly rest. May his soul and the souls of all faithful departed rest in peace: and may light perpetual shine upon him. "All is grace."
Lenten Retreat, March 6-8, 2015
This March 6-8, 2015, the APCK is sponsoring a Retreat at the Vallombrosa Center at 250 Oak Grove Avenue in Menlo Park, California. Vallombrosa is a retreat and conference center owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco. It is conveniently located midway between San Francisco and San Jose and is readily accessible both by car and by public transportation. Download the flyer.
New Release - The Life of Raymond Raynes
The ACU is pleased to announce the publication of The Life of Raymond Raynes by Nicholas Mosley. Read the press release (pdf) or view book details here.
St Joseph of Arimathea's Online Courses for Winter/Spring, 2014
Our Province's seminary, St Joseph of Arimathea, will again offer online lecture courses on weekday evenings for interested clergy and laity. The three courses offered in the winter/spring term encompass, as usual, a broad range of topics. The online program has been restructured so that there will be one course designed especially for postulants and deacons, another for the continuing education of clergy, and a third one for a general audience. The course descriptions tell you which is which -- but, of course, anyone is free to take any or all classes. Each class may be viewed at the time of broadcast or later in recorded form, and on either a computer screen or a mobile device. The fee for The History and Use of The Book of Common Prayer, a 15-week course with written assignments, is $250. The other two courses, for auditors, we offer at the ridiculously low price of $50. Please email Fr. Smith at the address below to sign up and make arrangements for paying.
The Theology of the Seven Ecumenical Councils
The Rev'd Jeffrey Smith, St Luke's Anglican Church, Redding, CA Tuesdays, 6-7 pm (Pacific Time)
This one-hour-a-week course will help you to understand the doctrine that the Anglican Province of Christ the King and its sister Anglican churches committed themselves to uphold in The Congress of St. Louis (1977). Chiefly, it will trace the development of orthodox Christology, and the disputes over Scripture surrounding it, from the First Council during Constantine's reign in the fourth century to the Seventh Council nearly a half-millennium later. This subject provides the best opportunity to examine how the doctrines of the Trinity and Incarnation that most Christians share today developed over time in the heat of controversy. The course is designed for a general audience, and should appeal to clergy and laity alike. There are no written assignments, and the fee is $50. Begins January 28 and ends April 8.
A Study of Genesis
The Rev'd Michael Mautner, St Peter's Parish, Oakland, CA Wednesdays, 6-7 pm (Pacific Time)
This high-level Bible study is designed mainly for the continuing education of clergy, yet will also be of interest to laity with some familiarity with the Old Testament. A solid grasp of Genesis, the book of beginnings, is essential for understanding the rest of the Biblical story. It introduces all the main themes: God as sovereign over his creation and yet intimate with it, human rebellion, Divine redemption of mankind through the election of Israel, the Abrahamic Covenant and patriarchal foundation of the chosen people, and Divine Providence. Let Father Mautner, a Messianic Jew who is now an Anglican priest, help you see those and other themes in the narrative. Begins January 29 and ends May 14.
The History and Use of The Book of Common Prayer
The Rev'd Canon Blair Schultz, All Saints Anglican Church, Bollingbroke, IL Thursdays, 8-9 pm (Central
This course is designed for postulants and clergy who have not had a formal course in the Prayer Book, yet will also be of interest to laity who seek a more in-depth knowledge of traditional Anglican worship and use of the Sacraments. One can have that knowledge only by looking at their development from Archbishop Cranmer's first edition in 1549 to the1928 American edition that the congregations of the Province of Christ the King now use. The course will note the differences between the English and American Prayer Books, and also include practical instruction on how best to conduct the various services and pastoral offices. This 15-week course has written assignments, and the fee is $250. Begins January 30 and ends May 15.
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100 years ago — 1918
Post "0" Travelers' Protective Association of Pottsville is making extensive preparation for the annual State Convention, which is to be held in Pottsville in two months.
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Officers to serve the ensuing year were elected and plans made for a Valentine party by the auxiliary of the Children's Home at the monthly meeting of that organization held Monday afternoon at the residence of Jennie Hause, 315 W. Market St., Pottsville.
50 years ago — 1968
An Air Force commendation medal was presented at Hanscom Field to Technical Sgt. Herman M. Murphy, son of Mrs. Mollie Murphy, 900 Fairview St., Pottsville, for his meritorious service as station manager of the Armed Forces Thailand Network, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand.
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Even in this unpredictable winter, Schuylkill County's lakes are frozen in spots, solid, smooth and silvery white. The wind whistles in your ears, and winds rattle bare tree branches on the lake bank. The sky is a wintry light blue, and the sun shines pale yellow. It is also cold. Very, very cold. Especially after a few hours perched on a bucket, staring at a small circle of gray water drilled free from the ice. "Ice fishing? Oh, I love it," said Roger H. Drey, owner of Smoketown Sporting Goods, Schuylkill Haven. "I like it better than fishing in the summertime."


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The 5 Best Cakes for Cycling
Cake, a vital part of any – non-professional – cyclist's diet. But not every cake is practical, or nutritionally beneficial for long cycles. Below are our 5 best cakes for cycling, chosen for their ease of consumption and ability to keep you going for longer.
Ok, so eating cake day in, day out may not be the best way to stay healthy, or lose weight, even if you are spending every waking hour in the saddle. But a little cake goes a long way, especially when you need a mid-ride pick-me-up. Consuming gel, after gel, after gel can get tiresome, draining and down-right boring.
But what cakes should you be indulging in when cycling? Well, here's our top 5 best cakes for cycling:
Try making flapjacks at home and reducing the amount of butter you add; adding a banana or two to the mix works very well and will only add to their nutritional benefit. Let's not forget that flapjacks are also incredibly delicious and satisfying, which surely must be your main consideration.
Malt Loaf – Low in fat, high in sugar and delicious to boot, malt loaf is exactly what you need in tow when you're in need of calories to burn. Packed full of dried fruit, malt loaf is your best friend as a cyclist. Admittedly, malt loaf isn't the easiest thing to eat when cycling, but tearing chunks off like a rabid animal is easy enough and far more satisfying than fiddling with a gel.
Tea Loaf – Dried fruits definitely seem to be the theme here… Spread with a little butter – for taste – tea or fruit loaves are jam-packed full of fast release sugars and can be sliced for efficiency.
Unlike other cakes, tea loaves have a good consistency for consuming when cycling. They won't fall apart in your hands like beaten-up flapjacks, or stick your mouth shut like slightly warm malt loaf.
Banana Bread – Bananas are a fantastic source of carbohydrates and sport a relatively high GI. Excepting mass produced gels and energy bars, bananas are probably the most popular snack for cyclists on-the-go. So, why not bake them, compact them and make the even more delicious? Besides, bananas are an unfortunate shape and aren't exactly easy to "unwrap".
Of course, it's not a fantastic plan of action to pack your jersey pockets full of cake; a balance is required. Try punctuating your sugary friends with treats like peanut butter pita breads and rice cakes. Your teeth will thank you for it and you may even drop those two pounds that have been hanging around far past their welcome.
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Malt loaf every time for me.


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It's also gluten, dairy and sugar free. AND totally delicious.
But let's back up.
Why paleo? Mostly because my daughter, in an attempt to eat as healthfully as possible while away at school this year, has decided to "go (mostly) paleo**". It's not a bad idea considering that the cafeteria at her school doesn't offer many options in the whole grain department and relies heavily on processed foods. She also happens to be super active and thrives on a protein heavy diet. (yup, that's her on the right)
I'm certainly NOT promoting it for anyone 'cause who am I to say what's right for you. It seems to be a very logical way for her to navigate the sugary, fat and white flour-ridden world of college (and much of America's) dining options. And while we are on the subject of sugary, you'll note that I've used maple syrup in place of the typical CUP of sugar most zucchini bread recipes call for. I love maple syrup (we're talking real not Aunt Jemima here) and use it often. I love the flavor but more importantly, it's low on the glycemic index (meaning no spikes followed by a sugar coma) and has a good amount of manganese (for healthy bones) and decent amount of immune boosting zinc.
So let me expand a bit on the deliciousness part. First of all, zucchini is generally outlawed in our house (along with a few other astonishingly good foods) but SOME HOW, SOME WAY, I got the contraband in the door.
My husband, to say the very least, was skeptical. He knew what I was up and came fully prepared to hate it. But he didn't. More importantly, everyone else love it.
Paleo-shmaleo....doesn't much matter. It's a rich, moist, super-nutritious bread to make when all of that zucchini comes a callin'. I packed it with superfoods and suggest that you do the same. And maybe even ship one off to someone special who is away from home for a while.
paleo coconut zucchini bread
2 c almond flour
4 T raw cacoa powder (not to be confused with unsweetened cocoa powder)
1.5 t baking soda
1 t kosher salt
1 t cinnamon
4-5 T maple syrup
3 eggs
1 very ripe banana, mashed
1.5 c peeled and grated zucchini
2 T coconut oil (melted), plus more for preparing the pan
1/2 c unsweetened coconut chips or flakes
1/2 c sliced organic almonds
Preheat oven to 350º
Prepare a loaf pan by generously greasing it with coconut oil.
In a large bowl, sift the dry ingredients together. Stir in the coconut flakes and almonds.
Roll the grated zucchini up in some paper towels and squeeze out all the excess water.* Mix all of the wet ingredients together.
Combine the wet with the dry.
Pour into the pan and bake for about 1 hour.
Take me VERY seriously when I tell you that you MUST let the bread completely cook before you remove it from the pan. It is very moist and will break apart if you get too anxious to eat it.
*since you probably have more zucchini than you know what to do with, grate the rest, squeeze the water out and freeze it for up to 2 months. When you defrost it, make sure you squeeze the water out again.
**If you are curious about the pros/cons of a paleo diet, I suggest reading this pretty informative and balanced article from Outside.


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The Ballhaus Berlin is a unique ballroom which was built in 1905. It is the only surviving ballroom of the Chaussestrasse and it has kept its old charm. The front was bombed during the Second World War but luckily the ballroom survived with its original 1930s telephones on each table. Today it hosts a variety of events and is the perfect setting for vintage lovers and urban explorers alike.
It's hard find a parking place around there. By public transportation is very easy to get there. You can use the following alternatives:
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CVS pushes transparency with airbrushed, retouched ads
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The company announced it will introduce the "CVS Beauty Mark" used to highlight images on products that have not been materially altered.
CVS is reaching new levels as they change their standards for beauty products in their stores across the U.S.
The company announced it will introduce the "CVS Beauty Mark" used to highlight images on products that have not been materially altered.
These materially altered images include changes or enhancements to a person's shape, size, proportion or any other physical traits like skin, eye color and wrinkles.
"Things are enhanced, things are taken away," said Katie Stone of Tangles Salon and Spa. "It's just frustrating to be in the beauty industry and have to compete with those pictures."
With the initiative, CVS is working with partners in the industry to set guidelines showing true and natural beauty.
"I do think for the younger generation coming up and I mean I think we all struggle," Stone said. "We see those natural beautiful ads and you can't help but compare yourself."
In 2011, the American Medical Association came out with new guidelines for body imagery.
"It's just been in the last year where we've heard this growing course of women wanting to have a conversation about body imagery," said Helena Foulkes, CVS Health's executive vice-president.
Foulkes said they wanted to be a part of that change.
"I think it's an amazing thing to see the empowerment of women and the fact that we all want to be reflected in a true fashion. We want to look at photographs that feel real and authentic," Foulkes said.
"I would love to see them not touch up the photos as much and just really let you see the true beauty in those people," Stone said.
Foulkes said they're attempting to help re-define the beauty industry's current standards.
"In listening to women and our customers we felt that the moment was really right, right now where we could have a real impact and do something that is a force for good, for women and for healthcare in general," Foulkes said.
The CVS beauty mark will start to appear on CVS pharmacy produced imagery in 2018 with goals of all images in the beauty sections at CVS reflecting transparency in 2020.


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I started with the 'bits' first as I'm not able to use them without the 'bulk' so it drives the painting on......supposedly!
Based on a West German Armoured Brigade circa 1983, the Brigade comprises of two battalions of Leopard 1, 1 battalion of Marder, 1 composite battalion of two platoons of Leopard 11 and 2 platoons of Marder, these were to be attached during a war footing...and the associated bits that make up the brigade.
I originally wanted to an earlier force with M47's however no one produces a nice model of the Hotchkis 30 carriers they were using during the period, so until they are available these were the earliest I could go with what is available.
I realise the Beobachtungspanzerkanone is circa 1987, however I like them so I'm having one...two!
Models are all based for the Cold War Commander rule set mentioned elsewhere on this site.
Models are all GHQ.
First up....
Brigade HQ Element.
Composite Battalion HQ Element.
Composite Leopard II Battalion (war footing)
Anti-Tank platoon - one off a few! Jaguar + HOT
Luchs Spähpanzer Recce elements.
M113G Mortar Carriers
Gepard AA elements.
Still a few to do..........
Leopard I and Marder to finish.....
....and a couple of MBB 105 and a single Fliegermarine Tornado (on detachment) for the air support.


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Monday, August 06, 2007
Not very inspiring surf this weekend, but I was out there anyway to be social. The last thirty minutes of my Sunday surf saw me on my belly for every single wave. I figured the waves were not worth my energy to stand up, so I just started goofing around. I have to say, speeding along with my face against the tiny face of the wave and getting covered up in weak knee-high waves was pretty fun. I'm thinking of getting a boogie board and fins for close-out days.
Posted by gracefullee at 2:20 PM
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- Beach Bum said...
Go for it - a bit of sponging is good for the soul and it helps tone leg muscle in a way that you miss out if you only ever surf surf (if you know what I mean). And you can still wax yr bodyboard. Or do you have the strength of charcater to try a surf mat Greenough style? I dare ya!
- gracefullee said...
Surf mat? Sounds interesting.
I did get a sponge and fins last weekend and have only rolled it out once, but had a blast!
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Water, Water Everywhere...
One is in something of a pickle after the Mem' discovered ones good self sharing a tub with one of the servants. Of course one protested ones innocence and pointed out to the Mem' that despite the parlourmaids obvious nubile charms that one had not noticed in the slightest until the Mem' had pointed them out that one was in fact attempting to carry out ones civic duty to save water. One has a good memory and was simply remembering the old slogan from the last water crisis to "save water and bath with a friend."
Fortunately for one the steam in ones bath chamber had affected the two rounds of bird shot that the Mem' had loaded in the Purdey she was pointing at one at the time and she stormed off uttering the kind of oaths that would make RSM McNulty blush and mentioning that one might consider taking ones ablutions with Blenkinsop in attendance in future. Of course one was utterly outraged at this. Bathe with Blenkinsop ? That would mean standing in the stableyard whilst being hosed down by Luigi and scrubbed by the stable lad with a broom and carbolic. This was not always the case as ones staff did try bathing ones gentlemans gentleman in the lake but as a result of this dead trout were surfacing for weeks and one had several complaints from the local waterboard about toxic run off getting into their aquifers.
Naturally, other than the parlour and chambermaids this only leaves Clackthorpe, Utterthwaite and Perkins. Clackthorpe has apparently vanished into the shrubbery again and has not been seen for weeks barring the occasional furtive rustling amongst the Gladioli, Utterthwaite hasn't bathed since 1947 claiming the earthy aroma means the moles can't smell him sneaking up on them and as for Perkins, well, given his little peccadilloes one would rather not have him fiddling around for the soap when one is in ones bath.
So, one simply has no choice other than bathe with the parlourmaid if one is to save water as we have been asked to do. One wonders why the Mem' is so suspicious ? After all, one is a gentleman of the highest standing. One is merely trying to do ones bit and one had hoped the Mem' had forgotten the unfortunate incident in the linen cupboard that occured some time ago.
However, one is a tad perturbed that having heard of ones attempts at water conservation a certain caddish major of ones acquaintance has taken to following Lady J with a towel and loofah.


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10 things to double-check before a trip
indicazioni voltaren 50 mg There are always things I forget. I don't mean to, but when there are so many details of the trip to remember, you're bound to forget something. There are some things that you can forget that aren't that big of a deal (like a toothbrush). There are some things, however, you'll want to double-check.
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I started this blog about two years ago, and have been writing many tips for travel. There is so much content on here, it may be easy to get bogged down on where to start. A few months ago, I added an FAQ page where I answer all sorts of questions that I get asked. (It's one of my navigational pages at the top.)
Vacation anticipation: the best part of the trip
Going on the trip is the fun part, right? Well, I would also argue that planning the trip can be just as much fun. In fact, I read a New York Times article a few years ago that always stuck with me. It's based on a study they did in the Netherlands on the effects vacations, and vacation planning, had on peoples' happiness. Their findings revealed that the most vacation happiness came from what they called "vacation anticipation." Vacation anticipation is just as it sounds: the excitement of actually going on the trip.
After the vacation, even if they were truly relaxed on the trip, their happiness levels resumed to a baseline happiness after about two weeks. This means that the actual anticipation of the trip was bringing more happiness than after they got home! Their recommendation after these findings was to plan small trips throughout the year, instead of just one large one, to increase your vacation anticipation happiness year-round! (You can read the whole article here. If you really want to read the entire science report, here's the actual study.)
How to spot false travel advertising
I see this stuff all the time. A photograph for an amazing adventure tour, an ad for a 5-star hotel that looks almost too good to be true, and a historic site that looks like it was created for stock photography. I like to call these "false advertisements", because they're misleading. They're not the real deal, the authentic deal… or anything you're looking for. But it looks like it is.
That adventure tour is twice as expensive as others, and they've paid good money for you to see the ad. The tour charges you for things that would ordinary be free. The photographs taken of that hotel were taken when it was first built… 10 years ago. You know, before thousands of tourists have run it down. That stock photograph of the historic site was taken at the right moment, with a $4,000 camera. You can make anything look appealing with a little Photoshop and the right camera angle.
So what do you do? How do you know if what you're seeing is what you're going to get? Here are a few of my personal tips for spotting a fake experience, hotel or site.
Six things you never need to pack
Obviously, you never need to pack a broomstick or a coffee pot in your carry-on, but I'm not talking about the obvious things that you wouldn't pack. I'm talking about the things I see people pack when they really don't need to. The things that you think you won't be able to live without, or won't be able to find wherever you're going. Or the things that you stuff in your bag last minute because "just in case." Yes, those things. Here is a list of things you may be packing, that you actually never need to.
More than one pair of jeans. If you are packing more than one pair of jeans, you are doing something wrong. All your shirt choices should be able to match the one pair you brought. You shouldn't need to bring an additional pair. The only thing that it would provide is a a different style option, but you should pick one style that matches everything else. If you can't, then you need to rethink your shirts as well.


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I was recently invited to cover a fashion show for the jewelry company Traci Lynn
My friend Bekka sells this beautiful jewelry and wanted me to shoot for them. Since I have several pieces of the jewelry and I not only love them but find them very affordable I was happy to take on this job. First thing, I needed a Voice Activated Lightstand (VAL). You can't bring in light stands to something like this and I really hate the look of on camera lighting. I asked my friend Shawna to help. Shawna writes a fashion blog and I knew she would love it. Here's her blog
This was exciting and it presented some challenges. Event photography is always a challenge because things happen fast and you need to be able to adapt quickly to changing lighting, movement, activities and work in less than ideal situations. The lighting is frequently fairly low and coming from many sources. Bringing in the off camera light helped because I know now that my models will have good lighting which will also help the jewelry to pop. I've also found that in order to cover an event you need to shoot A LOT of images and just keep shooting. Capture the before, during, after and the ambiance. This first shot was taken while the models prepped for the show
I positioned myself at the end of the runway to capture the models coming in my direction. Shawna was positioned along the aisle with the light, we coordinated the spot and it worked out very well. Here are some shots from the show itself
After the show the models were all enjoying themselves and I ran back to get some shots of them with some of the jewelry. With Shawna by my side we got some nice images of the models with some of the jewelry on, look at this necklace. It's stunning!
Finally the models were done and they started playing, I was happy to capture these fun images of them being themselves. They worked hard and deserved a little fun time
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These are a few things I made a couple months ago.
Burp rags!
Cute ones. If I do say so myself.
No. Not for me.
For someone else!
Because I love him/her and his/her parents.
These are for a new niecey or nephew that will arrive ANY DAY!
Curt and Julie, we are so excited to hear news that your baby is out of the belly and into your arms! These colorful burpy rags for your sweet little bundle will be in the mail to you soon!


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Testimonials (42)
sandelion says:
"With his works taking on an 'other-worldly' quality, it is easy to understand why he is a popular personality on Flickr.
I have heard that he is pure evil, and one time he made me mad over a cat picture, but with that behind us, I am really begining to enjoy his evil ways!"
December 8th, 2009
jakerome says:
"As the legend of Beebo Wallace continues to grow, sometimes it's hard to look past the fame, the fortune, and found out more about the man himself. Who is he? What drives him?
Beebo Wallace was born in a small shack in a small village near a small city in a small state. While his life might have started small, he quickly turned into the proverbial big fish in a small pond, and he soon left behind his humble beginning to to move to the metropolis that is Greenville, North Carolina. Often seen shooting Al Taylor and other race car drivers in somewhere, Pitt County and points further, this modern-day Da Vinci is no one-trick pony. From his vivid race photos to his documentation of eastern North Carolina, from his tasty food photography to his carefully honed portraits, Sir Beebo has certainly earned his photography merit badge.
As an universally-known technologist, The Honorable Mr. Wallace is a member of nearly every social-networking website known to man. As a prolific Twitterer, Flickrer, Pandoraer and more, he has become so well-known that in many circles he, like Madonna and Pele before him, is known by a single name: Beebo.
As we head into the 2nd second decade of the 3rd millennium, many have asked who are our leaders? What people are important to the nation's progress, the world's progress? While some may hem & haw, and others quickly list a few revered names, all these lists invariably have one name in common: Beebo Wallace.
So the next time you need advice on the best deals at Farmer's Markets, or want to find good places to walk your dog in Greenville, or need to find the perfect recipe, you'll only need to contact one person."
July 16th, 2009
ososment says:
"Beebo Wallace, the nicest evil overlord ever. See you next Tuesday is the cry from all that talk to him as the urge to meet with him is overwhelming."
July 12th, 2009
itspiv says:
"Any man with a deep appreciation of late 70's cowbell laden rock must be a fine photographer, nay, a damn fine photographer."
May 22nd, 2009
Lightmash says:
"When you shoot photos like Beebo Wallace, it is hard to sit alone on a table at Flickr."
May 22nd, 2009
CliffDotMac says:
"I suppose Beebo is alright."
May 18th, 2009
01101001 01100001 01101110 says:
"I met beebo in a pub in London...he ate the same food as i did but i had a diet coke and he had a beer."
March 28th, 2009
deadpan soda says:
"We are at such a critical juncture of American history that citizens would do well to speak temperately and not spread false, malicious, hateful lies about people with whom they disagree."
June 18th, 2008
MM8000 says:
"He's fathered more children than Genghis Kahn, and with far fresher breath."
April 29th, 2008
revertebrate says:
"An adorable fellow with a penchant for good photography and rural architectural decay.
How could a dog person not be sweet?"
March 23rd, 2008
ZL - Limits & boundaries says:
"Before I came over to write this, I looked at the first page of his photostream, so I would've seen at least one of his images before I wrote something about them. And then I saw that long line of yellow port-o-pots and realize how much I really need to poop."
February 14th, 2008
zany creator says:
"The way to the heart is through the stomach and Beebo has mine just with the photographs of what he cooks. He's the ultimate renaissance dude. I love him, seriously. I know that if he tried my fish taco's I'd have his heart too."
January 3rd, 2008
Marie Kelleher says:
"Among his many other excellent qualities, Beebo does the best food porn on Flickr. Seriously: don't view his photostream while you're hungry."
November 7th, 2007
glistening range says:
"Beebo does not need another testimonial... However, my dog seems to think otherwise.
She says "woof." "woof, woof." This, I am quite certain, translates to nothing but kindness and kudos [though it does sound a bit like the same as when she needs to go walkies]
November 2nd, 2007
Michael Shakes says:
"Secretly, he loves the Packers!"
October 25th, 2007
theCraftBeerGirl says:
"a flickr celebrity in his own right... so much so that he's nearly reached meme status. Everyone wants a piece of Beebo... and why wouldn't you!? He's handsome and compassionate with a great sense of humor... and his photos are top notch! Anyone that shoots with a Polaroid JoyCam and produces art like this guy gets an A+ from me!"
July 28th, 2007
Ice Nine says:
"Beebo makes any mundane padock, plain or meadow into the most furrowable field since the advent of agricultural practices and the fertile crescent.
All through the judicious use of his apparatii."
July 22nd, 2007
courageous hospital says:
"eh? christ! I must be starting to go senile - I thought I'd written a testimonial for beebo wallace *years* ago, but it turns out I hadn't."
July 22nd, 2007
Sadie Shooter says:
"Beebo takes incredible photos that are high in constrast and vibrant color, which I absolutely love. I stumbled upon his photostream quite by accident and I've yet to find my way out.
If you could send a rescue squad I would greatly appreciate it. I am unable to tear my eyes away from this eye candy!"
June 9th, 2007
Chapendra says:
"Mister Beebo, is amazing for more ways than just a photographer. I'm always excited for his photographs because they are typical things people do not photograph and he brings out the best beauty in them.
Keep up the good work, my friend. :]"
April 18th, 2007
LahDeeDah Lu says:
"He pretty much sucks because he has been led to falsely believe that pirates are better than ninjas."
April 10th, 2007
Zorlack says:
"Beebo has a keen eye for composition, a terrific sense of whimsy and a seemingly endless supply of fascinating subjects. His photostream is always bursting with playful images that seem to be crafted with precision and care."
March 4th, 2007
grace*c* says:
"Imaginative and focused, Don's photography was some of the first to really pull me in when I joined flickr. Captivated by his "somewhere" series and smitten by his portraits, I always look forward to seeing his work.
I'm lucky to call him a friend."
March 3rd, 2007
DottieboBottie says:
"Beebo. The man, the myth, the legend.
He is a great person to hang out with and a wonderful photographer. Everything he photographs has a wonderful story behind it...even if he doesn't tell it. I always look forward to seeing his photos and maybe he can rent to Metro from me next time he is in DC."
February 8th, 2007
The 10 cent designer says:
"Larger than life, charismatic, talented. A boy and his dog. beebo wallace is a solid flickr star"
February 4th, 2007
5olly says:
"i really fancy him, i'd model for him naked if he asked."
February 3rd, 2007
hampshiregirl says:
"Beebo is an excellent photographer whom I have a crush on. Beebo's creativity knows no limits. His pictures bring a fresh approach to photography. I always look at THEM pictures with my jaw hanging down."
January 20th, 2007
flowery duck says:
"I will be brief, although the length of my words does not equal the appreciation for Don...
Without question Don is a fine person, he's compassionate, caring, funny, a talented photographer and hardworking in all endeavors. He's one of the first streams I visit when here @ Flickr and I have nothing but praise for the nature of his being.
All the best~Craig"
January 19th, 2007
coordinated vest says:
"To fully appreciate the Beebo Wallace experience, one must come to grips with the Rubik's cube that is Beebo. The iron fisted dictator balanced by the serene landscapes that make up rural American life. Like the yin to the yang one never quite knows what Beebo will produce next. Keep us guessing..."
January 12th, 2007
J. Star says:
"I like to say Beeeeeeebo because it rhymes with gazeeeeeeeebo.
I also like to look at Beeeeeeebo's pictures. They are purdy. And clever."
January 9th, 2007
Lawrie M says:
"Amazing what someone can achieve with two photogenic dogs and a disposable camera.
Beebo's images capture the heart of America that I don't get to see from this side of the planet. Regardless of the subject, the blue, broad sweeping skies that feature in many of his photos encapsulates the grandeur of his country.
Then there's the food.
Oh, and the cars.
...and the petrol bowsers."
December 8th, 2006
SeenyaRita says:
"Beebo Wallace a good old boy with the emphasis on "good".
As for his photos: I love his rural southern scenes which are incredibly colorful and timeless.
I have had the privilege of meeting him when he came out to SF for a visit. He is a true southern gentlemen. I just have one bone to pick with him--he keeps promising to come out here again and has yet to make this happen. I'm still waiting, don!"
October 31st, 2006
Ordinary World says:
"This guy has some talent. Some, not a lot. He definitely can't play Risk or any other *strategy* game as a matter of fact. But he can shoot some really good pictures! His series of "Somewhere in Pitt County" pictures are some of the best on Flickr! All in all, he is a good person: accepts his defeats and basks in his victories!"
October 16th, 2006
Sgt. Gooch says:
"Don 'Beebo' Wallace has got to be the funniest Flickr person I have ever met, which isn't really saying much since most Flickr people spend 23 hours a day in front of their computers with fake Vulcan ears on. But he is seriously a cool guy. His pictures tend to be very dark, which stems from the fact that he never learned about curves or levels in Photoshop. He is the envy of men, and apparently the wooer of women, although one only sees him with a woman in cyber space. Maybe's he's better at Photoshop than I thought."
October 9th, 2006
rutabegabunny says:
"Beebo Wallace takes kick-ass pictures that would make me feel really bad about myself if he weren't so damn generous with his comments. I hold him personally responsible for my photographic self esteem."
August 23rd, 2006
EngelFish says:
"What can I say about Don that hasn't already been said? He has strong compositional skills, a personality that puts folks at ease, and is quick to make a joke... even at his own expense. His images make you want to visit the places he's been and talk with the people he's met. He knows when to talk to someone, and when to let his camera do the talking. Like one of my good friends likes to say, "He's Good Peeps!"
And he never paid me $5 to hold his hand... but he has slept in my studio."
August 9th, 2006
lady_ishmael24 says:
"Beebo can find stunning beauty in everything he shoots. His photographs amaze me.
And once he paid me five dollars to hold his hand."
August 8th, 2006
the monk says:
"If you are just a distant traveler to flickr, and have stumbled upon beebo's photos, you need to take a moment and slowly move through his photo stream – you will walk away with 10 or 12 faves and a new appreciation for photography.
I have marked this amazing photographer as a contact and I am blown away night after night as new incredible images appear in Photos from your Contacts. I just cant wait to see what will appear tomorrow. Well done my friend – well done."
June 8th, 2006
JKönig says:
"it was beebo's car shots that hooked me at first, then the gorgeous wooded paths, then the sheer fucking brilliance of just about anything that comes past his viewfinder. he's also one of the smartest, funniest flickrers i've found. the man's got a gift, people. take note."
April 28th, 2006
♥ shhexy corin ♥ says:
"I have never met beebo wallace, but I know that if I did, I would surely die from delight and pure, sexual gratification.
Beebo is possessed with an ability to render all women within a hundred metre radius sodden with desire, and he really does follow through with the wanton animal power that emanates from every cell in his body.
A man beyond compare.
Shame his photos are shite."
December 13th, 2005
attractive yam says:
"The man is just simply flicking brilliant! He can take a picture of an open blue sky, and turn it into a piece of visual eye candy.
First class person, friend and photographer!"
November 22nd, 2005
Superchou says:
"What can anyone say about Beebo that has not already been documented in Art News or Photography Today. His work is compelling and emotive with a hit of humor. His racing series captures the essence and spirit of the sport perfectly. I am continually impressed by his level of expertise and innovation. Kudos to you Beebo!"
September 14th, 2005
- Name:
- Beebo Wallace
- Joined:
- March 2005
- I am:
- Male
- Occupation:
- Double Secret Agent


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SPY has posted 287 photos from the Sun Classic at Wide World of Sports on our Picasa web site: www.picasaweb.google.com/spysoftball. Quality is not as good compared to photos shot for years by Dennis Andersen who is somewhere in the mountain wilderness of Panama.
Morgan Buie – 2012 – Catcher – Mac-N-Sietz Naturals (KS) – Morehead State University
Mattie Fowler, SS, Desert Thunder, signed NLI with Nebraska
EraShawna Sadler, Southern Force 2011 Middle infielder committed to Western Kentucky University
Texas Glory Gold- Foutch 2011 / 2012 Commitments
Misty Dooley, 2011, SS/OF, Denton, TX, Ryan High School, Commits to Angelina College(TX)
Micah Foutch,2011,1B, Denton, TX, Ryan High School, Western Oklahoma State
MacKenzie Middlebrook, 2011, SS, Mesquite,TX, Mesquite Poteet High School, University of Texas at Dallas
Chelsea Patterson, 2011, 2B, Decatur, TX, Decatur High School, East Central University(Oklahoma)
Shannon Carrico, 2012, P, San Angelo, TX, Wall High School, Texas Tech University
Cara Hoover, 2012, C, Azle, TX, Azle High School, Abilene Christian University(Texas)
Malori Moss, 2012, 3B/OF, Chico, TX, Chico High School, Western Oklahoma State
Paige Stevens, 2012, OF, Mesquite, TX, North Mesquite High School, Abilene Christian University
Georgia Impact 18 Gold (Watts)
2011 Committed:
Alex Bettis – OF/P Spartanburg Methodist University
Ainsley Faulk – 2b/OF Auburn University, Montgomery
Brandi Hughes – P/3b/1b Auburn University, Montgomery
Megan Nesbit – 1b Mississippi State
Ashley Simon – SS/2b Jacksonville University
Lyndsey York – OF/C Presbyterian College
2011 uncommitted:
Amanda Chastain – P
Forest Skelton – SS/P
Courtney Watts – Utility/P
DeMarini Zephyrs
University of Illinois-Cheyenne Rankin-2012 1B-OF Paola, KS
University of Nebraska-Keandria Stokes-2012 OF- Olathe, KS
North Carolina Challengers Commitment
Kaitlyn O'Shea, 2011 Graduate, has committed to play softball for Coach Stacey
Schramm and the George Washington University Colonials in the fall of 2011.
NJ MC Belles
Nikki Caruso – OF/2B to the University of Pittsburgh
Samantha Frungillo – C/1B to Fairfield University
Kayla Lombardo – 3B/SS to Fordham University
Brianna Schauer – SS/3B to Iona College
The clinic brochure is out for the 2011 Advanced Softball Coaches Clinic that will be held in Charlotte on January 28-29, 2011.
If you did not receive a clinic brochure and would like to have one:
1) Go on line: www.nationalsportsclinics.com and click on the Charlotte Clinic. It will give you all the information you need.
You will not want to miss hearing Tim Walton, from the University of Florida, Donna Papa, from University of North Carolina, Connie Clark, from the University of Texas and others teach the game of softball
Sun Classic: Lake Breeze defeated Teamsmith 3-2.
The 2011 College Softball Camp will be held January 8-9, 2011 at the Coquille Sports Complex, just off I-12 in Covington, LA. Covington is located north of New Orleans, in-between Slidell and Hammond, LA. This is an opportunity for high school players from the south to participate in workouts over two days with over 35 college coaches from Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama & Texas. Players will rotate through various skills stations being instructed by the camp staff, as well as participate in live scrimmage & game action. Pitchers will work with Sherry Werner PhD, nationally noted biomechanics expert, author and researcher for windmill pitching. Campers will be introduced, instructed, and exposed to the college coach camp staff for 15 hours over the two days. A special FCA devotional led by college coaches will be held early Sunday morning for any campers and parents that would like to attend.
Registration for the two-day camp is $175. Don't delay as the camp has sold out in its previous three years, and 2011 applications have already exceeded the number received at this time last year by 40%. Last year, 245 young ladies from 15 states attended the camp. You can find detailed information on the camp, lodging, directions, contact info, schedule, camp video, and bio's of the college coach staff online. Registration forms and a camp flyer can also be printed from the camp website: www.collegesoftballcamp.com
The following universities that were on the 2010 camp staff are scheduled to return: Louisiana State University, University of Louisiana-Lafayette, University of Southern Mississippi, Southeastern Louisiana University, Louisiana Tech, Nicholls State University, Southern University, Millsaps College, Louisiana College, McNeese University, Mississippi College, Southern University, University of South Alabama, Belhaven University, Northwestern State University, University of Louisiana Monroe, Delta State University, William Carey College, Stephen F Austin, University of West Alabama, Troy University, West Virginia University Institute of Technology, LSU Eunice, Co-Lin CC, Jones County CC, Marion Military CC, and a number of additional schools to be added. The camper to college coach ratio is 9 to 1.
The free coaching clinic will return on Sunday, open to all high school, travel, and recreation coaches. Watch for the detailed coach clinic lineup and schedule to be published December 10. This camp is not a fund raising opportunity for any high school, travel team, recreation department, company, nor staged for any personal profit. The resources are directed back to support the college coaches and their programs.
Hosted by
Snyder Baseball & Softball Academy
6614 James Madison Hwy
Haymarket, VA 20169
All Camps will take place at Snyder Baseball & Softball Academy
Advanced Softball Clinics with Professional Softball Coaches Carie Dever-Boaz and Erin Goettlicher
Pitching Clinics
Recruiting Seminars
Team Camps
November 19-21, 2010
Industry Leader Retained to Gain Corporate Partners
PLANT CITY, FLORIDA (USA) – The International Softball Federation has signed an agreement with Helios to acquire sponsorships on behalf of the world governing body. The announcement was made by ISF President Don Porter and is effective immediately, beginning with preparing assets and then soon moving into securing sponsorships, with Helios having exclusive worldwide rights to work as such on behalf of the ISF.
"Helios is a major player on the Olympic and international sporting landscape," Mr. Porter said. "Their proven track record and impressive list of clients and contacts have all given us great confidence in taking them on for this important service to our Federation and our sport."
The ISF president added that, "Clearly we are very serious about continuing to promote and develop our sport not only in the 128 countries where we already have member federations, but in other nations as well. Surely these programs and opportunities will hold great value and appeal for companies looking to penetrate certain or all locations where we are and where we intend to go. The sport of softball is not going away and we look forward to having multi-national or international partners onboard with us soon as we continue this new era that began with our re-branding from a new ISF logo to our web domains and to what still lies ahead."
"We are very excited about working with the International Softball Federation," said Terrence Burns, President of Helios Partners. "There are very few sports that offer such a strong combination of worldwide reach and grassroots popularity for potential corporate partners. Softball is one of those sports, and we're looking forward to helping further its growth and global presence."
The ISF is the world governing body of the sport as recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and SportAccord (formerly the General Association of International Sports Federations). Softball (women's fast pitch) made its Olympic debut at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. There are 128 affiliated countries in the ISF and millions of participants in the sport worldwide. The sport is contested in more than a dozen multi-sport Games.
Serving a wide range of global clients, with offices in Atlanta, London, Paris and Beijing, Helios Partners specializes in sponsorship consulting, sports property representation, and bid city and organizing committee consulting.
Former Horns lead NPF All-Stars past Texas Softball, 2-0
November 7
Texas ex Cat Osterman tosses a complete game and fans 17 and Loryn Johnson connects for a solo homer to lead the NPF All-Stars.
AUSTIN, Texas – Former Longhorns Cat Osterman and Loryn Johnson shined for the NPF All-Stars as they downed the Texas Softball team, 2-0, Sunday night at Red & Charline McCombs Field. Osterman's performance was vintage as she fanned 17 Longhorns, allowed just one hit and walked none in 7.0 innings of work, while Johnson smashed a solo home run in the second inning.
Osterman earned the victory in the circle for the NPF and Texas sophomore starter Blaire Luna was saddled with the loss for the Horns after allowing one run on three hits, walking one and striking out two. Freshman righthander Rachel Fox came on to throw the final 3.0 frames, surrendering one run on four hits, striking out two and walking one.
The NPF kicked off the scoring in the second with Johnson's towering blast to leftfield and added a second tally in the sixth when designated player Samantha Findlay hit a line drive home run to straightaway centerfield.
Texas freshman infielder Karina Scott touched Osterman for Texas' lone hit in the fifth inning when she laced a single through the left side of the infield.
Findlay and first baseman Megan Gibson headlined the NPF order with two hits apiece in the victory.
The game marks the end of the Longhorns' fall exhibition season. Texas returns to action on Thursday, Feb. 10 when it kicks off its 2011 calendar at home against Louisville.
Head coach Connie Clark
On what the team learned from the fall season: I think the biggest thing is that, as always, we try to get better each week that we come out and have our team practice. I think the thing I liked best as we built up to our final game tonight was the compete factor. Obviously we saw Cat (Osterman) a couple weeks ago and I wanted to see how they would respond. I thought our approach was great, I thought we competed well, and it was fantastic to have a great crowd tonight. I was hoping we would get a great crowd with having that type of quality club in just for them to see just what life after college is all about, so I appreciate the crowd coming out and being supportive in our offseason.
On the sound defensive play by Texas: I like the fact that in the fall we have a lot of people in and out of the lineup getting looks for everybody and utilizing our entire lineup. I feel like we saw growth across everyone on the roster and that's what we're looking for so that we don't miss a beat and that we have the versatility and depth that we need. I think we feel comfortable with that. We'll have Kim Bruins back in the spring as well, so I like our situation with the depth and versatility that we have.
On how the team can grow from facing quality competition: I think it helps us just from a compete standpoint. Cat's stuff is just filthy and I think she was in a different gear tonight. She threw very well. What I liked about our pitchers, Blaire (Luna) and Rachel (Fox) both, is that their big key over the last few weeks has been just like real estate: location, location, location. That's what we have been keying on, and with this type of hitter, if you leave it in the wrong location you are going to get instant feedback. We got that once for sure tonight on Loryn Johnson's home run. With (Samantha) Findlay, it could have been a little bit better location, but she just did a great job. So it was great to have us work on that. For the most part we made some great progress there and I feel great with Blaire and Rachel. Having KB (Kim Bruins) back and healthy gives us an opportunity. If you have great pitching, you have an opportunity and I like our opportunities heading into the spring.
Sophomore rightfielder Taylor Hoagland
On facing former Longhorn Cat Osterman: You just try to take in everything that you know about her from watching film and reading notes. You just kind of have to think of her as another pitcher. Obviously she is Cat Osterman, I'm not taking anything away from that. She is a great pitcher, phenomenal, but you have to go out there with the mentality of "You're not going to beat me."
NPF All-STARS QUOTES
NPF catcher Megan Willis
On playing against her former team: It's amazing. I think it's something that I know I've wanted to do for the past four years. Last year coaching the Longhorns was a lot of fun, but playing against them is a different experience. The crowd here is great. That's what you always remember. I know that Cat, Loryn and I were really looking forward to coming back home and playing.
On coming back to Austin and playing with Cat Osterman: That's another special experience. Her and I had a great time together at Texas, and we still get to do that in the National Pro Fastpitch league. To bring our professional league back to Austin with three Longhorns is exciting for us and for the fans. They really enjoy seeing Cat out there and watching us play together.
On the big crowd: It was awesome and kind of tough. The fans are always loyal to the Longhorns, and although there were three former Longhorns on our NPF team, the fans were not going to cheer for us until the end of the game.
On some of the NPF teammates staying for The Eyes of Texas: Yeah I thought that was pretty special. You've got players from college teams all over the country on this team. I think the best part of this tour is going out and seeing all the different campuses. I know all of us really enjoy seeing the different crowds and different fields.
NPF second baseman Loryn Johnson
On your feelings before the game and after the home run: Before the game I was a little nervous. Blaire Luna does a great job pitching. I had the luxury of playing behind her for one year. She's does a great job of keeping hitters off balance. After my first two swings I was a little skiddish, but after that it was a great feeling seeing the burnt orange nation behind me even though I'm not in a Texas uniform
On playing with Cat Osterman for the first time: She makes it pretty easy on defense. She's one of the best pitchers in the world. It's a once in a lifetime experience. Our team was supposed to have her all summer, but unfortunately she was traded. Playing with a fellow Longhorn with such great status is a once in a lifetime opportunity.
NPF pitcher Cat Osterman
On pitching against the Longhorns back in Austin: It was nice. We had a great crowd tonight. It's always nice to be on the field back in Austin. This is home for me. All in all it's everything I could've asked for.
On possibly pitching at McCombs Field for the last time: I actually thought about that in the sixth inning. I realized this may be the last time to pitch here. It touches the heart a little bit. I love being here, and I'm glad coach Clark let the tour come here. Hopefully we do another tour sometime in the future, so I can come back and pitch again.
On the great crowd: It was awesome. Megan and I have talked on and on about how amazing the crowds were when we played here. It was awesome to see so many people turn out for a Sunday night in the fall. These games don't always get as big of crowds as we'd like, so it was awesome to see so many people in the stands.
On some of the NPF teammates singing The Eyes of Texas: I turned and laughed when I saw that. They know how much this means to us. We've gone to a lot of people's home turf. It's great for all of us to support each other. They know how much we love Texas, so it was awesome to see that.


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Inuit children aged 4 to 6 enjoyed a modern cultural exchange of singing, dancing and playing at an Inuit school in Ottawa when Danish-Greenlandic popstar Julie Berthelsen paid them a visit.
Julie Berthelsen sang a Greenlandic children's song with the children who listened and enthusiastically played along.
The children performed for their guests using traditional musical instruments and throat singing and played along while Julie Berthelsen performed a traditional Greenlandic children's song about Greenlandic hunters who went hunting for days without having a bath. The children understood some parts of the Greenlandic song and the similarities in terms of language, culture and history between Greenland and Canada became obvious during the visit.
Julie Berthelsen has both Danish and Greenlandic roots (a Danish father and a Greenlandic mother). She grew up in Greenland but has lived most of her adult life in Denmark.
"I am very proud to present Julie Berthelsen as her music is an outstanding example of modern Danish-Greenlandic culture which I hope the children will enjoy," says Ambassador Niels Boel Abrahamsen.
Ambassador Abrahamsen participated in the cultural exchange at the Ottawa Inuit Children's Centre with Julie Berthelsen, the children and their teachers.
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Senate Intel Committee: Coats and Rogers refuse to say if Trump asked them to sway Russia probe
Wednesday morning, before the Senate Intelligence Committee, NSA Director Mike Rogers and Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats baffled lawmakers who were looking for answers as to if the President of the United States tried to obstruct the investigation into Russian influence on the 2016 presidential election. The other question was if the President asked his National Security Director or the Director of National Intelligence to downplay the FBI's investigation into former National Security Michael Flynn and the idea of collusion between Russia and the Trump administration.
Problem is, the question was asked repeatedly by Senators, and yet, Rogers and Coats refused to say at if President Trump asked them to downplay the investigation to the press at the public hearing. Rogers answered by stating that, ""In the three-plus years that I have been director of the National Security Agency, I have never been directed to do anything I believe to be illegal, immoral, unethical or inappropriate and to the best of my recollection during that same period of service I do not recall ever feeling pressured to do so." Yet when asked the question did the President ask you, in any way, to interfere in or throw cold water on ex-FBI Director James Comey's probe on Russia, he refused to answer.
Coats, echoed Rogers' point stating that "I have never felt pressured to interfere or intervene in shaping intelligence in any way," he said. Yet neither men would answer the direct question of Trump interfering. "I don't believe it's appropriate for me to address that in a public session," Coats said. Rogers also refused to comment. "I'm not going to discuss the specifics of discussions with the president of the United States," he said.
Members of the Senate became agitated and frustrated with the answers from the two directors and asking the same questions to FBI Acting Director Andrew McCabe and Assistant Attorney General Rod Rosenstein who also declined to answer as there is now a Special Counsel handling the Russian investigation. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) clearly showed frustration trying to get an answer as to whether the President wanted to intervene in the Russia investigation. "Why are you not answering these questions? Is there an invocation of executive privilege?" King demanded. "I'm not satisfied with, 'I do not believe it's appropriate' or 'I do not believe I should answer.'" Executive privilege would not be a reason not to answer as the directors admitted they would tell the Senate panel in private what the President discussed with them.
"I'm willing to come before the committee and tell you what I know and don't know," Coats said. "What I'm not willing to do is share information I think I ought to be protected in an opening hearing." Senator Martin Heinrich, (D-N.M) shared the committee's frustration telling the directors, "Your unwillingness to answer a basic question speaks volumes." Coats indicated his concerns about discussing his conversations with Trump were due to special counsel Mueller's investigation. "When there's an ongoing investigation, I think it's inappropriate," Coats said.
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